Description
Flaky puff pastry wrapped around golden seared chicken breasts layered with savory mushroom duxelles and topped with a rich Dijon cream sauce. This elegant yet approachable Chicken Wellington is perfect for an impressive dinner at home.
Ingredients
8 oz button mushrooms, finely minced
1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, thick cut
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
1 small shallot, finely minced, about 1/4 cup
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb puff pastry sheets, thawed, 2 sheets
3 tbsp Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard
1 large egg, lightly beaten
For the Dijon Cream Sauce:
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp minced shallot
1 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp Maille Old Style Dijon Mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
• Add mushrooms to a food processor and pulse until very finely minced
• Heat 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium high heat
• Cook mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and moisture evaporates completely, then cool
• Pat chicken dry and slice horizontally into 4 thick portions
• Season chicken on both sides with remaining salt and pepper
• Heat remaining olive oil and butter in skillet and sear chicken 2 minutes per side until golden but not fully cooked, then cool slightly
• Lightly flour a surface and roll each puff pastry sheet into an 11 inch square, cut each sheet in half to make 4 squares
• Spread about 1/4 cup mushroom mixture in center of each pastry square leaving a 1 inch border
• Place chicken on top and spread about 1 tsp Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard over each piece
• Fold pastry corners over chicken to seal tightly and place seam side down on baking sheet
• Brush pastry evenly with beaten egg
• Bake 17 to 20 minutes until pastry is golden brown and chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit
• For sauce, melt butter in saucepan over medium heat and sauté shallot for 1 minute
• Add vegetable broth and simmer until reduced by half
• Stir in heavy cream and simmer until thick enough to coat back of spoon
• Add Maille Old Style Dijon Mustard and season with salt and pepper
• Serve warm pastry topped with Dijon cream sauce
Notes
Cool mushroom mixture completely before assembling to prevent soggy pastry.
Ensure all pastry seams are sealed tightly to keep juices inside.
Use cold but pliable puff pastry for best flaky texture.
Reheat leftovers in oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes to maintain crispness.
Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American